While I wouldn't expect Gary to kick anyone when they are down, it wouldn't be cruel if he could just be honest with Zii. Maybe her fault? It absolutely is her fault, so coddling her won't help in the long run; granted, Gary isn't one to challenge anyone, let alone a friend (regardless of the subpar quality of friends that Zii and DiDi are).

Also, not to knock a punchline, but one would think porn would've lost its... lustre? To people who have more *exciting* sex in reality. Though, yes, I suppose spies can still enjoy spy movies, athletes enjoy sports movies, etc..

Gary was being Neutral (as he does not know any of the circumstances of the quitting and does know all 3's habits of crazy drama) while being supportive
I'm also fairly certain he does not want to get deeply involved considering the folks it involves. but he doesnt' want to ditch his (currently) friend and roommate. So he chose to just be supportive without judgement or delving into a place he sure as hell doesn't want to go.

Though off chance he might also ask Yuki's side later to get a better idea
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Also both watching porn together can get pretty awkward if theyr'e too comfy with each other.

While I wouldn't expect Gary to kick anyone when they are down, it wouldn't be cruel if he could just be honest with Zii. Maybe her fault? It absolutely is her fault, so coddling her won't help in the long run;

Gary isn't in possession of the facts to let him say it was her fault, so he goes with 'maybe' and gets on with boosting her confidence.

While I wouldn't expect Gary to kick anyone when they are down, it wouldn't be cruel if he could just be honest with Zii. Maybe her fault? It absolutely is her fault, so coddling her won't help in the long run; granted, Gary isn't one to challenge anyone, let alone a friend (regardless of the subpar quality of friends that Zii and DiDi are).

He knows that she's already blaming herself; he can see her doing so. In that situation, it's not entirely stupid to think that piling on more blame might not help. Plus, you remember that Gary has a thing for Zii? Well, that started with his genuine gobsmacked admiration or her band's performance. He means what he's saying here.

Also, not to knock a punchline, but one would think porn would've lost its... lustre? To people who have more *exciting* sex in reality. Though, yes, I suppose spies can still enjoy spy movies, athletes enjoy sports movies, etc..

Aside from the fact that Gary may even be joking a bit in that last panel (yeah, he has come on as a human being), it was established back in volume 1 that these two both find porn with stories hilariously cheesy. Plus, oversexed sex comedy characters.

Missing from the discussion is any consideration of an effort to apologize to Sonya and Yuki and maybe get them back in the band.

Gary may just credit Zii with the sense to think of that for herself. If she's not trying it, presumably she doesn't think it'd work. And he's not Kiley, so he isn't going to try and analyse his way through a complex interpersonal problem at second hand.

... Zii might prefer a porn regime, but I don’t think she or Gary have the skill set necessary to give rise to an authoritarian hentai-based government.

With a whisper, and then a roar, the revolution began. Men and women took the streets demanding their rights to enjoy good smut not be diminished. Let porn with stories reign supreme throughout the land and let no man, or woman, be judged for their tastes and fetishes. Then, amongst the rising tide of sexual freedom, the riotous orgies began. And that, my friends, is how the revolution came... giggitty.